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Multi-species – from seed to feed roadshow
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Are you thinking about drilling a multi-species sward but aren't sure whether it will work on your farm? Or maybe you want some advice on managing your existing leys?
If so, come along to one of our autumn events to learn more.
We’ll be covering:
- Picking the right seed mixes for your farm
- How to get your sward established
- Grazing and silage tips to make it work in practice
- Making decisions based on weather and growth
Find out more about the roadshow and book your place
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Don’t miss our final Roots to Resilience workshop
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Join our four-day event in November when we'll be joined by Ranch Management Consultants Shanon and Melinda Sims.
They’ll help you unlock your business’s full potential by taking a step back from the day-to-day to focus and by providing you with tools and skills to identify your business aims and plan your future goals.
When: 17–20 November 2025
Where: Mercure Bristol North The Grange Hotel, BS36 1RP
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Book your place
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Make it Lamb week is in full swing
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Make it Lamb – an industry collaboration between all four UK red meat levy boards – returns next month.
The campaign is about celebrating lamb’s naturally delicious flavour and versatility, encouraging the nation to try lamb in different ways.
Get involved by sharing your pictures with us on social media, or check out our recipes on our Simply Beef & Lamb website.
Follow our accounts on social media:
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Simply Beef & Lamb
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EnviroBeef: Helping farmers breed more environmentally friendly cattle
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EnviroBeef combines results from the National Beef Evaluations (NBE) into a single metric that enables suckler beef producers to benchmark animals across all beef breeds for environmental impact.
It will also help you make breeding decisions to improve profitability and animal health and welfare, alongside reducing the carbon footprint of your herd.
Find out more about EnviroBeef
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What set the top 25% of suckler herds apart in 2023/24?
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Farmbench data for the 2023/24 season reveals a clear divide in performance and profitability among suckler herds.
We’ve explored the differences between suckler herd performances and what drives success at the top.
Find out how you can achieve better margins
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One year into the AHDB baselining pilot – what have we learned?
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Great British Calf Week returns
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Great British Calf Week returns on 10 September, focusing on how using data can help inform decisions on farm and within the supply chain.
The week will include a variety of activities led by stakeholders across the industry, including webinars, farm walks and on-farm events focusing on topics such as genetics, calf health and maximising calf value.
Find out more about GB Calf Week and how you can get involved
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Carbon Calling coaching opportunity
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After the success of this year’s conference, Carbon Calling is trying something new.
‘Be The Change’ is offering three forward-thinking farmers a year of hands-on coaching worth over £8,000.
If this is something you’re interested in, don’t delay – the closing date for applications is Friday 5 September.
Find out more about the opportunity
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Economic impact of English red meat supply chain
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The red meat sector is a major economic driver in England, supporting thousands of jobs and generating significant value across the supply chain.
Read our new report, which explores the economic impact of the English red meat supply chain.
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Practical support and guidance
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As of 26 August, the total number of BTV-3 cases in Great Britain for the 2025/2026 vector season is 19. All cases have been in England.
The Battle Bluetongue campaign is calling on farmers to take urgent, proactive steps by speaking with their vets about vaccination and assessing their risk from bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3).
We have a comprehensive range of resources available on the AHDB and RH&W websites to support farmers and veterinary professionals.
Some of which include: the bluetongue movements checker, vaccine comparison tables, and vaccination finance calculators.
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In a four-part series, Amy Hughes catches up with farmers who have taken part in our Roots to Resilience programme.
In the last episode of the series, Amy finds out why Alan Robinson, who farms over 550 acres across two sites on the Yorkshire/Cumbria border, got involved and what impact it's had on the way he works.
Listen to the podcasts
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Beef price elasticity, Graham Wilkinson and milk market indicators
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The Agonomics team welcome their boss David Swales to discuss beef price elasticity and what it means for consumers and processors. They also catch up with their even bigger former boss – departing CEO Graham Wilkinson – to chat about his time at AHDB.
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Listen to this week's episode
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Sheep genetics for a meaty, profitable and greener future
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Learn about the benefits of genetic improvement for farming businesses.
When: Thursday 4 September
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Right start, right carcase, right market
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From breeding decisions to butchery, this hands-on roadshow will help you unlock the value hidden in every animal.
You’ve done the hard work, now make every carcase count.
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Multi-species – From seed to feed
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Are you thinking about drilling a multi-species sward but aren't sure if it will work on your farm? Or maybe you want some solid advice on managing your existing leys?
Join one of our workshops this autumn for all the answers.
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Economical heifer rearing for a sustainable and profitable future
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Join our webinar to find out how effective heifer rearing strategies directly influence farm business profitability and long-term sustainability.
When: Monday 15 September
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Soil health and calf care for sustainable agriculture
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Unlock the secrets of healthy soils and boost your farm's productivity.
When: Tuesday 16 September
Where: Cheshire
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Crime in the countryside: Vehicle and digital crime prevention strategies
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Boost your farm's digital security and protect your vehicles. Join our webinar to find out how to empower yourself against digital threats and rural crime.
When: Thursday 2 October
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Retail and Consumer Insight Conference
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The conference will pick out key trends impacting farmers, processors, retailers and the wider supply chain in the agricultural sector to help the industry maximise consumer opportunities.
When: Thursday 16 October
Where: West Midlands
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Talking Leaders webinar series
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Last webinar: Ingo & Nina Plöger on Local to Global Impact
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Catch up with our conversation with Ingo and Nina Plöger, two of Brazil’s most respected voices in agribusiness, trade and sustainable development.
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Watch the recording
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Next webinar: Leading change and shaping the future of UK farming
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Join our conversation with Emily Norton, Chair of AHDB, as we discuss leadership, innovation and opportunities for UK farming.
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18 Sep – Book now
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